Liars often exhibit nervous or inconsistent body language, like avoiding eye contact or fidgeting. Watch for signs of discomfort.
Liars may give vague or overly detailed responses. They might avoid direct answers or provide excessive information to seem convincing.
When asked a question, liars often take longer to answer as they may be fabricating a response. Genuine people typically respond more quickly.
A liar's story may change over time. Look for inconsistencies or contradictions in their statements that don’t align with previous details.
Brief, involuntary facial expressions like a quick flash of fear or guilt—can reveal the true emotions a liar is trying to hide.
Liars may speak in a higher pitch, stutter, or hesitate more than usual due to stress. They might also repeat phrases to buy time.
While it’s a myth that liars always avoid eye contact, some might excessively blink or look away to hide anxiety or guilt.